Carbondale police arrest juvenile in unlawful use of weapon incident

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — On Nov. 1, 2025, at approximately 2:48 a.m., officers with the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 800 block of East Grand Avenue for a report of an unlawful use of a weapon.

According to police, the suspect allegedly threatened a victim with a firearm during a dispute. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, during which they recovered the firearm.

The suspect, identified as a 17-year-old female from Carbondale, was taken into custody and later released to her family pending a court appearance for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. In accordance with the Illinois Juvenile Justice Act, the suspect’s name will not be released.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department at (618) 549-2121, the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (618) 549-COPS (2677), or the Murphysboro/Jackson County Crime Stoppers tip line at (618) 687-COPS (2677). Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the “Crime Stoppers” tab on the department’s website.

The Carbondale Police Department continues its mission to work in partnership with the community to preserve life, protect human rights and property, and improve quality of life through professional, fair, and compassionate service.